Drug Facts
Active ingredient (in each tablet)
Omeprazole USP 20 mg
Purpose
Acid reducer
Keep Out of Reach of Children
Uses
- •treats frequent heartburn (occurs 2 or more days a week)
- •Not intended for immediate relief of heartburn; this drug may take 1 to 4 days for full effect
Warnings
Allergy alert:
If an allergic reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away.
These may be signs of a serious condition. See your doctor.
Ask a doctor before use if you have:
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking a prescription drug. Acid reducers may interact with certain prescription drugs.
Stop use and ask a doctor if:
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away (1-800-222-1222).
- •do not use if you are allergic to omeprazole.
- •omeprazole may cause severe skin reactions.
- Symptoms may include:•skin reddening •blisters •rash
Directions
14-Day Course of Treatment
Repeated 14-Day Courses (if needed)
- •for adults 18 years of age and older
- •this product is to be used once a day (every 24 hours), every day for 14 days
- •it may take 1 to 4 days for full effect; some people get complete relief of symptoms within 24 hours
Other information
- •read the directions and warnings before use
- •keep the carton. It contains important information.
- •store at 20 to 25° C (68 to 77° F) and protect from moisture
Inactive ingredients
anhydrous lactose, hypromellose, hypromellose acetate succinate, iron oxide red, iron oxide yellow, lactose monohydrate, methyl cellulose, monoethanolamine, propylene glycol, sodium lauryl sulfate, sodium starch glycolate, sodium stearate, sodium stearyl fumarate, talc, triethyl citrate and titanium dioxide.
The imprinting ink contains ammonium hydroxide, black iron oxide, n-butyl alcohol, propylene glycol and shellac.